01.22.09 .docMinutes of the
CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
January 22, 2009
1. Call to order.
President White called the meeting to order at 11:31 am.
President White introduced the President of the abolo Economic Development Corporation,
Mr. Bill Law.
2. Public comment.
Mr. Brockman stated that he would like to thank the board for allowing him to attend the
board retreat held at the Hampton Inn in Schertz.
Mr. Law thanked the board for allowing him to attend stating that the Cibolo Economic
Development Corporation is a relatively new board with seven members.
CONSENT ITEMS (3 -4):
3. Approval of meeting minutes dated January 22, 2009.
Director Roberts moved to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2009 Economic
Development Corporation meeting. Director Whitney seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous
4. Update of the monthly financial report from the City Finance Director.
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CITY STAFF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
George Antuna, Executive Director
CORPORATION
Robert Galindo, Financial Analyst
Steve White, President
Jeff Jewell, Assistant Economic Development
Harry Whitney
Director
James Harden
Erin Matlock, Economic Development
Mark Roberts
Specialist
Matthew Duke
Tim Brown
THOSE ABSENT
Others Present
Roy Richard
Robert Brockman, Citizen
William "Bill" Law, President of Cibolo
Economic Development Corporation
Frances Rushing, President Schertz Chamber of
Commerce
1. Call to order.
President White called the meeting to order at 11:31 am.
President White introduced the President of the abolo Economic Development Corporation,
Mr. Bill Law.
2. Public comment.
Mr. Brockman stated that he would like to thank the board for allowing him to attend the
board retreat held at the Hampton Inn in Schertz.
Mr. Law thanked the board for allowing him to attend stating that the Cibolo Economic
Development Corporation is a relatively new board with seven members.
CONSENT ITEMS (3 -4):
3. Approval of meeting minutes dated January 22, 2009.
Director Roberts moved to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2009 Economic
Development Corporation meeting. Director Whitney seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Vote unanimous
4. Update of the monthly financial report from the City Finance Director.
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Mr. Galindo gave a briefing of the financial report, stating that sales tax is down in January
from the same time as last year and the board should be aware of spending. Mr. Galindo
stated that Texas has not been hit as hard as other parts of the country, however we do need
to monitor spending.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
5. Discussion, direction and possible action on a request to use Hotel/Motel Occupancy Taxes
to fund the Hal Baldwin Scholarship.
President White stated that this item has been removed at the request of the City Attorney.
6. Healthcare update.
Vice President Whitney stated that President White and he will be meeting next week with the
San Antonio Ortho Group to discuss options for building in Schertz.
Vice President Whitney passed out his monthly update to the board.
7. Discussion, direction and possible action on the Schertz Economic Development Corporation
funding membership fees to the Schertz Chamber of Commerce for all new businesses.
President White stated this item is for consideration only, stating he would like the board to
consider funding the membership fees for Schertz small businesses.
President Rushing of the Schertz Chamber of Commerce stated that a business with an
employee base of one to ten would be $200.00 to $225.00 dollars with an admin fee of $35.00.
This item will be placed on a future agenda.
8. Discussion and redirection on the approval action taken August 28, 2008 by the Schertz
Economic Development Board regarding a Fire Training Center.
Director Matthew Duke abstained from voting.
President White stated that the question of funding the Fire Training Center does not meet the
guidelines of the 4B Corporation and the vote needs to be rescinded.
9. Discussion, summary of findings and evaluation of Board of Directors retreat held January 17,
2009.
Mr. Antuna thanked everyone for participating in the Schertz Economic Development Board
Retreat and dinner, giving thanks to his staff and board members for contributing to a
successful retreat.
10. Closed Session in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, 551.072 (Deliberations
about Real Property). In addition to the matters listed above, any matter scheduled for open
session maybe discussed in Closed Session, as deemed appropriate and authorized bylaw.
President White adjourns the meeting at 12:35 pm
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11. Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action taken.
12. Adjourn.
President White adjourns the meeting at 12:52 pm
Presi nt, Steve White
ice President, Harry
Secretary/ Treasurer, Mark Roberts
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